FC Talking Points: Balotelli's back; Pep wins out; Donovan's return; Barca woe

Mario Balotelli scored two goals in his Ligue 1 debut to lead Nice to a 3-2 win over Marseille.

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Mario Balotelli scored twice in NIce’s 3-2 win against Marseille and had some choice words for his former bosses at Liverpool, calling his transfer there the biggest mistake of his life, while adding he never got on with Jurgen Klopp or Brendan Rodgers.

Will Mario Balotelli thrive in Nice?

Advantage Pep Guardiola, as the Spaniard led Manchester City into Old Trafford and watched his team best Jose Mourinho’s United 2-1 in the rivals first-ever meeting as Premier League managers.

Is Guardiola in Mourinho’s head?

Nearly two years after retiring, Landon Donovan made his return to Major League Soccer on Sunday to help his injury-hit former club the LA Galaxy as they pursue a sixth MLS Cup this season. Donovan came on in the 83rd minute of the Galaxy’s 4-2 win over Orlando City for a run-out.

Will Donovan help LA win a sixth title?

Despite Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar all starting together for the first time this La Liga season, Barcelona stumbled at home in a 2-1 loss to promoted Alaves.